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Interior Design Magazine Recognizes Emerging Design Leaders at DLR Group

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Interior Design Magazine Recognizes Emerging Design Leaders at DLR Group

(Seattle, April 14, 2026) – Nine DLR Group designers were welcomed into Interior Design’s 2025 30 under 30 program, which recognizes 30 exceptional designers under the age of 30 in major markets across the United States. In addition to honoring rising talent, the annual initiative provides early-career designers a platform for professional growth.

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Interior Designer Kylee Angelo

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Interior Designer Ben Balingit

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Interior Designer Marissa Cortez

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Senior Associate and Interior Design Leader Veronica Finney, AIA

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Principal and Interiors Leader Stephanie Gearhart, NCIDQ

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Interior Designer Ana Kingery

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Senior Associate and Interior Designer Karli Kronmiller, RID

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Interior Designer Karla Iannicelli, IIDA

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Associate and Interior Designer, Pao-Yi Warner, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C

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Interior Design named DLR Group designers Kylee Angelo, Ben Balingit, Marissa Cortez, Veronica Finney, Stephanie Gearhart, Ana Kingery, Karli Kronmiller, Karla Lanicelli, and Pao-Yi Warner to the 30 under 30 Class of 2025.

The DLR Group honorees joined others in the 30/30 cohort at Interior Design’s three-day 30/30 National Conference at THE MART in Chicago. The event provided young designers with the opportunity to further build their design careers by connecting with design experts, top manufacturers, and peers.

Interior Design is a global, industry-leading design publication, digital companion, and events company. Their annual awards programs are among the most coveted in the interior design industry.

For media queries, please contact: Marguerite Munoz, Media Relations Leader

Email 714-654-5733

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